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Batman: The Killing Joke
Penned by legendary comic book writer Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta, etc) this is widely considered the best portrayal of the twisted dichotomy that exists between The Batman and his biggest rival The Joker. Creepy and disturbing, Moore's psychotic, nihilistic version of The Joker had a tremendous influence of Heath Ledger portrayal of the character.
63 points - added 11 months ago by pxc0 -
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The Dark Knight Returns
Frank Miller's futuristic re imagining of the Batman mythos. Here we find an old, bitter, unstable Batman on the edge of sanity and willing to pursue violence to achieve his goals. Miller's darker, brooding Batman reinvented the character and was the basis for Nolan's movie version of the Caped Crusader
63 points - added 11 months ago by pxc0 -
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Batman: Year One
Another Frank Miller book, this battles The Dark Knight Returns for "Greatest Batman Story" honors. Miller brings the Batman story to the beginning, showing Bruce Wayne's struggles in channeling his grief over his parent's death into the drive to become the world's greatest vigilante.
62 points - added 11 months ago by pxc0 -
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Hush Vol. 1 & 2
Perhaps the most controversial title on the list, hardcore fans either love it or hate it. Either way this story arc made some of the most major changes to the Batman continuity ever seen in one title: Batman dates Catwoman, Two-Face gets his face fixed, and Jason Todd's dead body goes missing
59 points - added 11 months ago by pxc0 -
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
A mind bending Batman tale from the twisted mind of Grant Morrison. This book turns the classic Batman story on its ear - Batman is locked in Arkham Asylum and must confront the dark psychological issues of the mad men he pursues as well as his own. Morrison holds a mirror to Batman and asks: Is he really any more sane than the people he locks up?
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Batman: Haunted Knight
Three dark tales of horror and intrigue featuring Batman facing off against his most demented and wicked foes. Taking place on the most evil of holidays, Halloween, the Dark Knight Detective confronts his deepest fears as he tries to stop the madness and horror created by Scarecrow, the Mad Hatter, the Penguin, Poison Ivy and the Joker.
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20.
All Star Batman and Robin
One of the most talked-about Batman stories ever - conceived by modern master Frank Miller (BATMAN: YEAR ONE, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) and artists extraordinaire Jim Lee & Scott Williams (BATMAN, SUPERMAN) join forces to tell a new version of Dick Grayson's origin in a high-octane tale that unfolds with guest appearances by Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Black Canary, and more!
Best part, Robin paints the room, himself, and Batman yellow to get under Green Lantern's skin.
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Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
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Although not initially published as such, Gotham by Gaslight was retroactively designated the first title in the Elseworlds imprint and is the book which laid the foundations for the concept. Reimagining the Batman in the Victorian era, this novel depicts Jack the Ripper re-emerging in Gotham to continue his murdrous career, and squaring off against the cities self-appointed dark protector. Though not especially long, Gotham by Gaslight is a well-rounded and cleverly executed subversion of an immensely popular character and which laid the groundworks for years of imagination and reinvention. Mike Mignola's artwork also deserves a special mention; understated, dark and emotive, it is the perfect companion to the story.
Added 2 months ago by Benny the Face
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Batman: War Games 1, 2, & 3
it is a the book where spoiler dies and when they introduce blackmask
-3 points - added 4 months ago by guest -
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